Medical Science Liaison

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental and V

Company match 401k

Flexible PTO & Sick Time

Job summary

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to engage healthcare professionals in scientific dialogue and support site engagement for clinical trials in Neurology & Rare Disease.

As a field-based scientific expert, you will translate clinical data, build relationships with KOLs and investigators, and help optimize patient recruitment and trial execution while collaborating with clinical development and CRO partners.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, DNP, PA, or equivalent).
• Prior Medical Science Liaison experience.
• 2+ years supporting clinical trial operations, patient recruitment, or site engagement.
• Knowledge of clinical trial design, conduct, and results.
• Deep scientific knowledge and passion for Neurology & Rare Disease.
• Experience in Epilepsy & Pediatrics is a strong plus.
• Experience engaging healthcare professionals in scientific exchange.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data.
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel; Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel by car and air.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strategic scientific relationships with KOLs and investigators.
• Partner with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, CROs, and sites to support study startup and execution.
• Deliver nonpromotional scientific exchange through presentations and educational programs.
• Develop patient identification, recruitment, and retention strategies with sites.
• Monitor site engagement and enrollment, helping resolve barriers to study execution.
• Gather and communicate actionable medical insights for cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a scientific resource for healthcare professionals addressing questions.
• Maintain deep scientific knowledge through literature review and data awareness.
• Support congress activities, advisory boards, and medical education initiatives.

Skills

Medical liaison experience

Scientific communication

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Clinical trial knowledge

Education

Advanced degree (PharmD/PhD/MD/etc)

Job description

Description

Overview Researched and relatable, science-driven and social, you're an extroverted expert who thrives in fast-paced clinical environments. Your advanced training has prepared you to rapidly expand your expertise and stay at the forefront of scientific innovation. You build strong relationships with ease, engage comfortably with thought leaders, and excel at collaborating with investigators and study sites. Poised, articulate, and scientifically grounded, you excel as a listener, educator, and a connector of new opportunities. In this Medical Affairs role, you will serve as a scientific expert responsible for nonpromotional scientific exchange, insight gathering, and strategic engagement with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals. Simultaneously, you will partner with clinical research stakeholders to support the successful execution of clinical trials through site engagement, patient recruitment support, and enrollment optimization. These qualities position you for success as a Medical Science Liaison with Syneos Health.

Responsibilities The Medical Science Liaison is a field-based, scientific, and clinical expert who strategically supports both the medical objectives of the program and the successful execution of clinical trials. Key aspects of this role include engaging in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals and serving as a key field resource for study sites. Responsibilities include:

• Establish, cultivate, and maintain strategic scientific relationships with KOLs, principal investigators, study coordinators, and other healthcare professionals while developing a strong understanding of clinical practice and evolving therapeutic landscapes.
• Partner with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, CRO partners, and investigative sites to support effective study startup, protocol understanding, and trial execution.
• Execute nonpromotional scientific exchange and communicate clinical and scientific data through presentations, educational programs, and scientific discussions.
• Collaborate with investigative sites to develop and implement patient identification, recruitment, and retention strategies to support enrollment goals, including taking responsibility for building out referral networks.
• Monitor site engagement and enrollment activity, proactively identifying and helping resolve operational barriers impacting study execution or patient recruitment, and facilitating communication for timely issue escalation.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable medical insights, as well as field-based insights related to recruitment challenges, site engagement trends, and operational needs to support cross-functional internal teams.
• Serve as a therapeutic and scientific resource for healthcare professionals by addressing unsolicited medical questions and facilitating meaningful scientific dialogue.
• Maintain deep scientific and clinical expertise through continuous learning, scientific literature review, and awareness of emerging data and treatment trends.
• Support congress activities, advisory boards, and other medical education initiatives as appropriate.

Requirements

Along with your ability to remain at the forefront of your field, you must possess:

• Advanced degree preferred (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, DNP, PA, or equivalent)
• Prior Medical Science Liaison experience
• 2+ years' experience supporting clinical trial operations, patient recruitment, or investigative site engagement required
• Knowledge of clinical trial/research design, conduct, and understanding of clinical study results
• Deep scientific knowledge and genuine passion for Neurology & Rare Disease
• Experience in Epilepsy & Pediatrics is a strong plus
• Experience engaging healthcare professionals in scientific exchange
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage a variety of clinical research stakeholders
• Willingness to travel
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel by car and air

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $190,000-$210,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include a company car or car allowance and eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)